Hugginstown, Newmarket and Stoneyford.
Aghaviller Parish Newsletter
Hugginstown, Newmarket and Stoneyford.
6th. and 7th. April 2024.
“Divine Mercy Sunday”
Priests in the Parish:
Liam Cassin (Parish Priest) Telephone: 056 776 8693 or Mobile 087 231 2354
Peter Hoyne (Retired) Telephone: 056 776 8678 or Mobile 086 373 8492
Mass Times in Aghaviller Parish:
Monday 8th. to Sunday 14th. April 2024.
Hugginstown:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday only; at 9.30a.m.
- Vigil – Saturday 13th. at 8.00p.m.
- Sunday 14th. at 10.00a.m.
Stoneyford:
- No Mass Wednesday
- Vigil – Saturday 13th. at 6.30p.m.
Monday 8th. Feast of The Annunciation of Our Lord.
Anniversary Masses::
- Agnes Kenny, Lawcus Fields. Mass in Stoneyford Church on Saturday 6th. April at 6.30p.m.
- Wazie Kenneally, Barnadown. Mass in Hugginstown Church on Sunday 7th April at 10.00am
Months Mind Mass:
- Nellie O’Shea, Boolyglass. Mass in Hugginstown Church on Sunday 14th. April at 10.00a.m.
Anniversary Mass next weekend:
- Dick Power, Lismatigue, Mass in Hugginstown Church on Saturday 13th. April at 8.00p.m.
Rota for next week-end:
13th. and 14th. April 2024 . (Third Sunday of Easter)
Readers:
- Stoneyford:
- Saturday 6.30p.m. Margaret Ryan
- Hugginstown:
- Saturday 8.00p.m. Tommy Murphy;
- Sunday 10.00a.m. Mary Carroll
Eucharistic Ministers:
- Stoneyford:
- Saturday 6.30p.m. Natalia Smolen.
- Hugginstown:
- Saturday 8.00p.m. Trisha Barron;
- Sunday 10.00a.m. Lillian Carr.
Parish Contributions:
The “Church Door” Contributions on last weekend amounted to €720.00. Thank You.
Easter Offerings:
Envelopes for the Easter Offering Collection are available at the Church Porch. Please take one and return it with your offering during the Easter Season. This offering is for the support of the priests of the Parish and the Diocese.
Trócaire Collection:
Trócaire Collection for 2024 to date is €1,465.00 Thank You.
We ask that all Trócaire Contributions be returned as soon as possible please.
Dates to Remember for 2024:
First Holy Communion:
- For Stoneyford School on Sunday 12th. May at 11.00a.m. in Stoneyford Church.
- For Monroe/Newmarket Schools on Sunday 19th. May at 11.00a.m. in Hugginstown Church.
Safeguarding Contacts:
- Diocesan Designated Liaison Person: Ms. Ailish Higgins Tel: 087 100 0232.
- Aghaviller Parish Representatives are: Deirdre Rohan and Catherina Roche.
Ossory Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2024
The Annual Ossory Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2024 is now available to book!The departure will take place on 22nd. May 2024 from Cork Airport; flying direct to Lourdes with accommodation available in the hotels La Solitude, Padoue or Agena. With capacity being limited this year, it is strongly advised that pilgrims wishing to travel to Lourdes book as soon as possible. Should you require any additional information on the pilgrimage, please do not hesitate to contact 01 2410800 or info@joewalshtours.ie. For Assisted Pilgrims please contact Fr. Anthony O’Connor 087 251 7766 or maoc50@me.com
The Kilkenny Pilgrimage to Medjugorje:
Pilgrimage will be held from Wednesday 1st. to 8th May. The hotel will be based near to the Church and the group will be travelling with Marian Pilgrimages. The cost includes Insurance. Contact Ann on: 086 199 1620 or 086 882 5622.
All Ireland Rosary Rally:
The All Ireland Rosary Rally is back this year on Saturday, June 1st. in Knock. The day begins with a Marian Conference at 9.30a.m. in St John’s Centre. Concelebrated Mass later in the day will include Anointing of the Sick. Confessions are available throughout the day, and there will be rosary and scapular-making workshops in the marquee. For more information and to see a list of buses going from around Ireland please visit www.AllIrelandRosaryRally.com
Lotto:
Aghaviller Parish and Carrickshock G. A. A.
Draw: Monday 1st. April 2024 Numbers: 29; 19; 01; 25.
- No Winner First 3 Numbers Drawn:
- No Jackpot Winner:
€30.00. Winners:
- Margaret Walsh, Coolmore;
- Paddy Hudson, Aghaviller.
- “Young Mc.” Hugginstown;
- Adrian Hudson, Chicago;
- Garry Comerford, Carrickmerlin.
3 x €15.00 (Sellers):
- Pat Dwyer;
- James Irish;
- Padraig Crowley.
Next Draw on Monday 8th. April. Please submit returns by 8.30p.m. Draw at 9.00p.m.
Next week: Match 3: €500.00; (First 3 Numbers Drawn) Jackpot: €5,400.00. (4 Numbers)
Escorted Tour to Westport, Knock & Co Mayo:
Tour on 12th. May 2024. Price includes return Bus/Train, 5 nights’ in 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Westport with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Lunch on three days. All entertainment, excursions and transport included. Visit Knock, Galway City, Kylemore Abbey, Croagh Patrick, Ballintubber Abbey & Ashford Castle. Single supplement on Enquiry. Contact 094 900 6426 or 087 189 0236 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com.
Stoneyford 5k and 10k:
The very successful 5k and 10k event returns to Stoneyford on Sunday May 19th. just in 8 weeks time. Runners and walkers come from far and wide to take part in this longstanding event in aid of Scoil Náisiúnta Chiaráin Naofa each year. Numbers have continued to grow year on year, in spite of the 2 Year Covid hiatus. If you would like to take part, or want more information on the event, or on training for either distance, check out Stoneyford 10k Challenge on Facebook, or Stoney10k on Instagram.
Newsletter:
If you wish to receive the weekly Newsletter by email, please drop your email address to
liamcassin@ossory.ie or Telephone: 056 776 8693
The Newsletter is also available on the Stoneyford Website every week.(Stoneyford.ie.News) All notices for the Newsletter to be left in by Thursdays at 5.00p.m. please.
Contact: Telephone: 056 776 8693 or email: liamcassin@ossory.ie
First Reading
A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles:
The whole group of believers was united, heart and soul; no one claimed for his own use anything that he had, as everything they owned was held in common.
The apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power, and they were all given great respect.
None of their members was ever in want, as all those who owned land or houses would sell them, and bring the money from them, to present it to the apostles; it was then distributed to any members who might be in need.
The Word of the Lord
Responsorial Psalm
Response:
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end.
Let the sons of Israel say:
‘His love has no end.’
Let the sons of Aaron say:
‘His love has no end.’
Let those who fear the Lord say:
‘His love has no end.’
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end.
The Lord’s right hand has triumphed;
his right hand raised me up.
I shall not die, I shall live
and recount his deeds.
I was punished, I was punished by the Lord,
but not doomed to die.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end.
The stone which the builders rejected
has become the corner stone.
This is the work of the Lord,
a marvel in our eyes.
This day was made by the Lord;
we rejoice and are glad.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end.
Second Reading:
A Reading from the First Letter of St. John:
Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christhas been begotten by God; and whoever loves the Father that begot him loves the child whom he begets. We can be sure that we love God’s children if we love God himself and do what he has commanded us; this is what loving God is – keeping his commandments; and his commandments are not difficult, because anyone who has been begotten by God has already overcome the world; this is the victory over the world – our faith. Who can overcome the world? Only the man who believes that Jesus is the Son of God: Jesus Christ who came by water and blood, not with water only, but with water and blood; with the Spirit as another witness – since the Spirit is the truth.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation (Please stand)
Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus said: ‘You believe because you can see me.
Happy are those who have not seen and yet believe.’ Alleluia!
Gospel
A Reading from the Holy Gospel of St. John:
In the evening of that same day, the first day of the week, the doors were closed in the room where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them, ‘Peace be with you’, and showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were filled with joy when they saw the Lord, and he said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. ‘As the Father sent me, so am I sending you. After saying this he breathed on them and said:
‘Receive the Holy Spirit.
For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven;
for those whose sins you retain, they are retained.’
Thomas, called the Twin, who was one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. When the disciples said, ‘We have seen the Lord’, he answered,
‘Unless I see the holes that the nails made in his hands and can put my finger into the holes they made, and unless I can put my hand into his side, I refuse to believe.’
Eight days later the disciples were in the house again and Thomas was with them. The doors were closed, but Jesus came in and stood among them.
‘Peace be with you’ he said. Then he spoke to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here; look, here are my hands. Give me your hand; put it into my side. Doubt no longer but believe.’ Thomas replied, ‘My Lord and my God!’ Jesus said to him: ‘You believe because you can see me.
Happy are those who have not seen and yet believe.’
The Gospel of the Lord